aztec warfare
Across Central America the Aztecs started Wars with the tribe next door.When an Aztec boy became 13 years old he would be sent off to a school called telpunchalli. At this school the Aztec boys would learn the battle strategies and rules. There were many tools used for war. The Aztec's sword was the Macuahuilt it was a stick that had obsidian glass shards on the sides. The Aztec also used javelins, bow and arrows, axes,armor,and shields. There were many rules to Aztec war. In Aztec war the tribe won if the other tribe retreated. Aztec worriers didn't kill on the battle field they took captives for sacrifices. If an Aztec took many captives they would win many prizes. The Aztec captured many tribes before their downfall.